“Meaningful activities for people with Alzheimer’s disease”.

In the aim of preserving the autonomy of people with dementia; and introducing activities and means of occupation, a lecture was held at the Lebanese Order of Physicians – conducted by Ms. Fatima Nasser, MoTR – Occupational Therapy – download presentation.

More than 80 people attended; a very active interaction took place with questions and answers.

To be noted that Dr. Martin Prince (Professor of Epidemiological Psychiatry at the Institute of Psychiatry in London) and Grunhild Waldemar (Chairman of the Scientific Committee of the Danish Alzheimer Association.) were present and intervened with their comments.

In cooperation with the Ministry of Social Affairs, an  OUTREACH program was inititiated on November 28 with 30 families in Jbeil. Read More

On November 8, 2011, Alzheimer’s Association Lebanon held its Annual Fundraising Gala Dinner at the glamorous “Résidence des Pins” under the High patronage of His Excellency Mr. Denis Pietton, Ambassador of France to Lebanon. View Photos Read More Read press releases

Mrs. Diane Mansour represented Alzheimer’s disease International, the umbrella of 73 country members worldwide, at the 58th Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean of WHO – EMRO in Cairo – Egypt, 2-5 Oct., 2011.

In collaboration with the Kuwaiti Women’s Cultural and Social Society, a 3 day Awareness Campaign on Alzheimer’s Disease was implemented in Kuwait, with media coverage.

From August 1-6,  workshops are being held in six Mohafazats, , empowering 232 social workers to act as first responders and advise families, improving their capacities, knowledge and procedural skills. Read More

Alzheimer’s Association Lebanon in partnership with the Ministry of Social Affairs
Launching of the “Capacity Building Program” and National Outreach Strategy. Read More. Read Press Releases

Public Meeting in collaboration with جمعبة المبرات الخيرية مركز السيدة فاطمة الزهراء الصحي الأجتماعي – Saida
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“Campaigning for Change” Alzheimer University. Berlin, Germany. 21-23 June, 2011. Read More.

Dr. Kamal Kallab (Neurologist) and Mrs. Diane Mansour (President, AAL), empowered more than 30 men and women interested in senior care, to deal with Alzheimer’s Patients and provide the best End of Life Care. Read More